Immigration reform activists part of the group called "Fast For Families" have had nothing to eat for 21 days now, and they plan to continue fasting in an effort to get House Speaker John Boehner and his colleagues to pass immigration reform. This week, thousands of people across the country are expected to join in solidarity for a day.

The group calls for the need to pass immigration reform and awareness of the families who have had loved ones deported this past year. Statistics show that a record 1.5 million immigrants have been deported since 2009.

Barack Obama met with the group the day after Thanksgiving to show his support on passing immigration reform. As of right now, it's at a halt because the House has yet to make a move on it.

President Obama to @fast4families: "We're with you. The whole country hears you." #immigration